First emergency Provocative has gained a start in the Group One Queensland Oaks with the scratching of Beluga Blue. The Tony Pike-trained filly, to be ridden by Leith Innes, has …
Continue reading Provocative gains start in 2016 Queensland Oaks FieldSam Pritchard-Gordon is taking a long-term approach with the best horse in his Mornington stable. Pritchard-Gordon will resist the temptation to send A Lotta Love to Queensland and instead the …
Continue reading Pritchard-Gordon has A Lotta Love at Sandown races 4/6/2016The inclusion of Provocative in the Queensland Oaks gives the New Zealanders two leading chances to build on an already impressive record in the Group One race. The Tony Pike-trained …
Continue reading New Zealand fillies to stay the Queensland Oaks tripAs a former jockey, trainer Peter Robl knows how he wants his horses ridden and reckons Tegan Harrison and Eloping are a perfect match. Harrison was aboard Eloping when she …
Continue reading QTC Cup 2016: Peter Robl has faith in Tegan HarrisonMichelle Payne’s condition has improved to stable as the Melbourne Cup-winning jockey continues her recovery from injuries suffered in a race fall. Payne underwent pancreatic surgery in Melbourne a day …
Continue reading Michelle Payne now stable: Racing VictoriaDoubles veterans Leander Paes and Martina Hingis completed a full set of grand slam doubles titles on Friday, adding the missing piece to their collections in an emotional mixed final …
Continue reading Paes, Hingis seal doubles setThe Western Bulldogs will adopt a pack mentality when they attempt to curb the influence of imposing West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui in Sunday’s tantalising encounter at Etihad Stadium. Led …
Continue reading Dogs to hunt key Eagles in numbers in AFLWallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper has opened up about Bob Dwyer’s controversial criticism of his form earlier in the year, saying it motivated him to become a better player. Hooper looks …
Continue reading Dwyer’s spray spurred on HooperRookie coach Trent Barrett has warned Manly fans and players to brace themselves for more pain, as injuries and off-field scandals take their toll on the NRL club. The Sea …
Continue reading Things could get worse, Manly coach warnsRichmond coach Damien Hardwick has signalled an overhaul of his side after a disappointing 70-point thrashing at the hands of North Melbourne. Coming off a three-game winning streak the Tigers …
Continue reading Richmond need changes: HardwickNorth Melbourne appear spoilt for choice when it comes to ruckmen after Majak Daw stood tall in place of star Todd Goldstein in the side’s 70-point thumping of Richmond. Just …
Continue reading Talent abundant at Arden StreetHaving broken back into the world’s top 15 for the first time in three years with a French Open semi-final run, Samantha Stosur has no intention of slipping away again. …
Continue reading Stosur back where she belongs at the topAn 18-year rivalry will play out its next gripping chapter at Roland Garros as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic eye up a French Open final in which milestones galore will …
Continue reading Murray and Djokovic to resume rivalryWhen Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be …
Continue reading Murray proves he is a force on claySpanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom died in hospital on Friday after a crash during the second free practice session for the Catalunya Grand Prix. The 24-year-old fell at the high …
Continue reading MotoGP mourns Salom after death crashSerena Williams outlasted gritty Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens in two tough sets on Friday to reach the French Open final, where she will play fourth seeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza with her …
Continue reading Serena outlasts Bertens to reach finalSamantha Stosur says she’ll go solo in her attack on Wimbledon this year, after her association with coach David Taylor ended in semi-final heartbreak at the French Open. Across two …
Continue reading Stosur to take on Wimbledon without coachFresh from feeling the sting of Garbine Muguruza’s powerful groundstrokes, Australia’s Samanatha Stosur talked up the Spaniard’s chances of derailing Serena Williams’ bid for a 22nd grand slam title. Stosur …
Continue reading Muguruza can power to French title: Stosur


